TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL)-- A grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri made national headlines last night with their decision to not indict Officer Darren Wilson after he shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown in August, and the impact of that decision is being felt right here in Tallahassee.
Last night, the FSU Dream Defenders gathered outside of the capitol building, where they peacefully marched and protested the grand jury's decision.
This morning community members gathered at Trinity United Presbyterian Church to speak about the night's events.
One of those speakers was City Commissioner Bill Proctor, who says the grand jury's decision highlighted the racial tensions that still exist in the United States, saying decisions like this leave black Americans broken-hearted.
Last night's marches in Tallahassee were a stark contrast to the scene in Ferguson, where protests turned violent.
While some protesters were calm and peaceful promoting their message, others created chaos by looting stores, burning cars, and setting fire to buildings.
Police even reported having batteries, bottles, and bricks thrown at them.
Pastor R.B. Holmes, who was at this morning's meeting in Tallahassee, says it is important to avoid violent displays of protest.
"Burning your own community, throwing bottles,setting buildings on fire, is not the answer, we're better people than that"
